A Korean Milestone in Baseball Ownership
Former Los Angeles Dodgers right‑hander Chan Ho Park has become the first Korean to purchase a stake in a Major League Baseball franchise, aligning himself with the Oakland Athletics as they chart a 2028 relocation to Las Vegas. In addition to his equity, Park will serve as a senior adviser to team owner John Fisher, helping shape the club’s strategic direction.
The Athletics’ ownership consortium, branded as Team61, also features actors Ken Jeong and Daniel Dae Kim alongside Harbinger Sports Group, a venture that includes Mark Cuban. The group has pledged a $70 million investment, underscoring a collective ambition to blend entertainment, sports, and international outreach.
Park’s baseball résumé spans 17 MLB seasons, during which he compiled a 124‑98 record and became a familiar presence in both the National and American leagues. He has spoken openly about creating pathways for the next generation of Korean players and sees his partnership with Fisher as a bridge between Korean baseball ambitions and the expanding global footprint of the sport.
Owner John Fisher highlighted the long‑term benefits of the alliance, noting that the collaboration could foster sustained positive impacts for Korean ownership in baseball and enrich the Athletics’ international narrative. The team is currently based in West Sacramento, California, while construction proceeds on a $2 billion domed stadium slated for the Las Vegas Strip.